Sinclair Broadcast Group has named Greg Conner general manager of WXLV and WMYV, the ABC and MyNetworkTV affiliates in Winston-Salem, N.C.
“Throughout my career I have found that hard work, dedication and delivering results has consistently led to amazing opportunities, especially with a company like Sinclair,” Conner said in a statement. “I have always had aspirations to become a General Manager, and I am excited to be joining the team at WXLV and WMYV and leading them in their future successes.”
Conner has worked for Sinclair for 14 years, most recently as the director of sales at KVCW-KVMY in Las Vegas. Before that, he was local sales manager at WLOS-WMYA in Asheville-Greenville-Spartanburg.
“Greg has proven himself to be a strong leader, manager and salesperson and has a consistent track record of training, managing and motivating his teams to achieve or exceed their goals throughout his 18 years in media. We are excited to have him join the team in Greensboro,” Steve Marks, co-chief operating officer of Sinclair’s television group, said.